CA2177204A1 - Soft docking interface - Google Patents

Soft docking interface

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Publication number
CA2177204A1
CA2177204A1 CA002177204A CA2177204A CA2177204A1 CA 2177204 A1 CA2177204 A1 CA 2177204A1 CA 002177204 A CA002177204 A CA 002177204A CA 2177204 A CA2177204 A CA 2177204A CA 2177204 A1 CA2177204 A1 CA 2177204A1
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Prior art keywords
docking interface
soft docking
coupling members
soft
interface
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Granted
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CA002177204A
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French (fr)
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CA2177204C (en
Inventor
King-Heng Liu
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Canadian Space Agency
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King-Heng Liu
Spar Aerospace Limited
Canadian Space Agency
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Priority to US08/652,224 priority Critical patent/US5803751A/en
Priority to CA002177204A priority patent/CA2177204C/en
Publication of CA2177204A1 publication Critical patent/CA2177204A1/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of CA2177204C publication Critical patent/CA2177204C/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Lifetime legal-status Critical Current

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Classifications

    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/6205—Two-part coupling devices held in engagement by a magnet

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  • Details Of Connecting Devices For Male And Female Coupling (AREA)

Abstract

A coupling interface is provided with male/female coupling members that are shaped to self-align on interfitting magnetic means carried on the faces being mated tend to draw the coupling members together at the last stage of inter-engagement.
CA002177204A 1996-05-23 1996-05-23 Soft docking interface Expired - Lifetime CA2177204C (en)

Priority Applications (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US08/652,224 US5803751A (en) 1996-05-23 1996-05-23 Soft docking interface
CA002177204A CA2177204C (en) 1996-05-23 1996-05-23 Soft docking interface

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US08/652,224 US5803751A (en) 1996-05-23 1996-05-23 Soft docking interface
CA002177204A CA2177204C (en) 1996-05-23 1996-05-23 Soft docking interface

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CA2177204A1 true CA2177204A1 (en) 1997-11-24
CA2177204C CA2177204C (en) 2008-08-19

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US20040065798A1 (en) * 2000-12-06 2004-04-08 Pitlor Nelson Douglas Coupling system for suspended article and adapters therefor
US6644617B2 (en) 2000-12-06 2003-11-11 Nelson Douglas Pitlor Remotely attachable and separable coupling
US6736646B2 (en) * 2001-05-31 2004-05-18 Yazaki Corporation Electromagnetic induction-type connector
US20040209489A1 (en) * 2003-04-21 2004-10-21 Clapper Edward O. Apparatus for automatic docking
US7762817B2 (en) 2008-01-04 2010-07-27 Apple Inc. System for coupling interfacing parts
US7967609B2 (en) * 2009-09-09 2011-06-28 Plug Away, Inc. System for connecting appliances to wall outlets
US9244211B2 (en) 2013-07-26 2016-01-26 Scott William Campbell Illuminated garment and accessories

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NL7016260A (en) * 1970-11-06 1972-05-09
US3810258A (en) * 1972-07-11 1974-05-07 W Mathauser Quick connect electrical coupler
US3786391A (en) * 1972-07-11 1974-01-15 W Mathauser Magnetic self-aligning electrical connector
US4451113A (en) * 1982-08-02 1984-05-29 Mid Coast Electronics Magnetic safety receptacle and plug
US5306156A (en) * 1992-04-03 1994-04-26 Sport Rack Systems, Inc. Mechanical and/or electro-mechanical interconnect system for vehicle load carrying components/accessories

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US5803751A (en) 1998-09-08
CA2177204C (en) 2008-08-19

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